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The commission shall have general charge of and supervision over the administration and enforcement of this chapter. It may establish and revise from time to time air traffic rules for the navigation, protection and identification of aircraft which shall conform to and coincide with, in so far as is practicable, the federal air commerce act of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six and all acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto and not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. It may establish standards of air-worthiness for aircraft operating within the state not inconsistent with the aforementioned federal acts. It may encourage and effect, in so far as is practicable, uniform field rules for airports.

The commission shall keep a record of all of its proceedings and official acts, collect and disseminate information relative to the aviation industry in the state and make an annual report to the governor reviewing the operation of the department together with its recommendations for the improvement and development of aeronautical safety and progress.

Last modified: October 21, 2006